Sentence examples for compact in habit from inspiring English sources
A cultivated dwarf species, called Hawaiian schefflera (B. arboricola), is more compact in habit and has smaller leaves.
When used as ground cover for landscaping, plants with a compact growth habit and broad leaf appearance (in our case FR, HB, IS) may be of advantage, particularly because their biomass production was not negatively affected by the salt treatment (Fig. 2).
They differed from Lada shoots only in higher content of anthocyanins, reduced rooting and slightly more compact growth habit.
Two pumpkins were honoured: Sorcerer for its uniformity in the 6.8 9.9-kg 6.8 9.9-kg 15 22-lb 15 22-lblass and Orange Smoothie for its compact plant habit, high resistance to disease, small 1.8–3.2-kg (4–7-lb) size, and exceptionally smooth skin, which made it ideal for painting rather than carving.
Most are nocturnal in habit.
Most species, however, are solitary in habit.
All ant species are social in habit.
Most birds are diurnal in habit.
Cats are generally nocturnal in habit.
Most species are prostrate in habit.
Finally, AAS granted a vegetable award to winter squash Cornell's Bush Delicata for its compact plant habit, improved flavour, and exceptional disease resistance.
